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Funding Applications

We’re currently processing a high volume of post-secondary funding applications, which is taking longer than usual. Your application is important to us, and we’re working hard to review all files as quickly as possible. We’ll be in touch as soon as there’s an update. Thank you for your patience.

Attention – Important Funding Application Information

To be considered for funding, you must ensure that all required documents are submitted to Rupertsland Institute. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Priority for funding will be given to applications that are complete at the time of review. Delays in submitting the required documents will delay your approval and may impact your eligibility for funding. Please review your application carefully and provide any outstanding documents as soon as possible to avoid delay.

 

Métis Scholar Awards

Métis Scholar Awards (Post-Secondary Awards)

Are you a full time Métis student in one of the 21 Alberta post-secondary institutions listed below?

You may qualify for financial assistance through the Métis Scholar Awards program that provides financial support throughout your certificate, diploma or undergraduate program. Depending upon the institution, Métis Scholar Awards may also be available for graduate studies.

The Métis Scholar Awards program is funded through endowment agreements negotiated at post-secondary institutions across Alberta through the Métis Education Foundation (MEF) and Rupertsland Institute. The endowments and awards are administered directly by each post-secondary institution.

Métis Scholar Awards are available at the following institutions and all applications must be submitted directly to the appropriate post-secondary institution:

 

Métis Scholar Awards Criteria

Métis Scholar Awards criteria varies across the different post-secondary institutions. While there are commonalities across the overall endowment program, careful consideration was given to the programs at each institution to maximize the benefits to Métis students.

When considering your application for the Métis Scholar Awards, please contact the post-secondary institution directly to identify application deadlines and specific criteria that may apply.

To qualify for a Métis Scholar Award, a student must meet the criteria of both the Métis Education Foundation (Métis Scholar Awards criteria) and the post-secondary institution where the endowment resides.

 

Applications will also be assessed on the following Métis Education Foundation criteria:

  1. Be a citizen of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (OMG) and a confirmed registered member of the Otipemisiwak Métis Student Association (OMSA).
  2. The student cannot be receiving funding from any program at Rupertsland Institute.
  3. The applicant must be enrolled in full-time studies.
  4. The applicant must declare that their name will not appear on the Government of Canada’s Indian Registry, nor a Band list pursuant to the Indian Act, and is neither Inuk, nor non-Status Indian,
  5. Provide proof of permanent residency in Alberta.
  6. The applicant must declare all sources of student funding that the applicant is receiving from a Métis Government or organization, including: the Métis Nation Saskatchewan, Métis Nation of Ontario, Manitoba Métis Federation, Métis Nation of British Columbia, Northwest Territory Métis Nation or Alberta Métis Settlements.
  7. The applicant must provide a letter to the Métis Scholar Award Selection Committee outlining how they are currently engaged with or have made meaningful contribution to the Otipemisiwak Métis community.
  8. An applicant who receives a Métis Scholar Award in one academic year may continue to apply for Métis Scholar Awards while continuing studies until graduation.
  9. An applicant acknowledges that priority will be given to Citizens who have never received funding from Rupertsland Institute or the Métis Education Foundation.

 

Métis Education Foundation – Métis Scholar Award(s)

The Métis Education Foundation (MEF) offers two Métis Scholar Awards; the MEF Métis Scholar Award and the MEF Early Learning and Child Care Métis Scholar Award. The MEF Métis Scholar Award provides financial assistance and encourages achievements of Métis applicants in academic, artistic and athletic excellence. The MEF Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Métis Scholar Award provides financial assistance to Métis citizens entering ELCC studies at provincial post-secondary institutions.

 

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Rupertsland Institute, and the Métis Education Foundation launched these endowments in 2020. The awards complement the Métis Education Foundation’s current portfolio of endowment partnerships with post-secondary partners in Alberta. The Métis Education Foundation holds both awards internally.

General Award Criteria for both the MEF Métis Scholar Award and the MEF Early Learning and Child Care Métis Scholar Award. (each award has additional criteria):

 

  1. Be a citizen of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (OMG) and a confirmed registered member of the Otipemisiwak Métis Student Association (OMSA).
  2. The student cannot be receiving funding from any program at Rupertsland Institute.
  3. The applicant must be enrolled in full-time studies.
  4. The applicant must declare that their name will not appear on the Government of Canada’s Indian Registry, nor a Band list pursuant to the Indian Act, and is neither Inuk, nor non-Status Indian,
  5. Provide proof of permanent residency in Alberta.
  6. The applicant must declare all sources of student funding that the applicant is receiving from a Métis Government or organization, including: the Métis Nation Saskatchewan, Métis Nation of Ontario, Manitoba Métis Federation, Métis Nation of British Columbia, Northwest Territory Métis Nation or Alberta Métis Settlements.
  7. The applicant must provide a letter to the Métis Scholar Award Selection Committee outlining how they are currently engaged with or have made meaningful contribution to the Otipemisiwak Métis community.
  8. An applicant who receives a Métis Scholar Award in one academic year may continue to apply for Métis Scholar Awards while continuing studies until graduation.
  9. An applicant acknowledges that priority will be given to Citizens who have never received funding from Rupertsland Institute or the Métis Education Foundation.

 

Métis Education Foundation – Métis Scholar Award(s)

Awarded to Métis Citizens in pursuit of provincial, national, and/or international academic, artistic, or athletic excellence that will enrich the applicant’s life experience and bring recognition to the Métis community in Alberta.

To be considered for a Métis Education Foundation Métis Scholar Award, an applicant must:

  • Be a Métis Citizen in pursuit of provincial, national, and/or international academic, artistic, or athletic excellence that will enrich their life experience and bring recognition to Métis in Alberta.
  • Be enrolled in a full-time, in-person undergraduate or graduate program at a provincial, national, and/or international post-secondary institution where the Métis Education Foundation does not currently have an endowment agreement.

 

Apply for the MEF – Métis Scholar Award here:

Submit Application

MEF Early Learning and Child Care – Métis Scholar Award

Awarded to Métis Citizens enrolled in a full-time certificate, diploma, undergraduate or graduate Early Learning and Child Care program.

To be considered for a Métis Scholar Award for Early Learning and Childcare, an applicant must:

  • Be enrolled in a full-time certificate, diploma, undergraduate or graduate Early Learning and Child Care program.

Apply for MEF Early Learning and Child Care – Métis Scholar Award here:

Submit Application